…from Iowa, have been named the 2018 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow. They were recognized today at the 2018 National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City. “It is important for the…
Bayer-Monsanto Deal Should Close in the Second Quarter of 2018
…up in the second quarter of this year. Farming technology and the seed portfolio have emerged as key details in the EU talks. A Reuters report this week says that…
Ag Committee Members Press USDA on Payments to Deceased Farmers
…says farmers must be “actively engaged in farming” in order to receive farm program benefits. Farmers do that by providing labor or management. USDA recently issued guidance that considers an…
California Vegetables More Than Half of U.S. Total
…papery covers, the small farming community of Gilroy waits to be discovered off the 101 and 152 travel corridors. Gilroy is centrally located at the southern gateway to Silicon Valley,…
Wenger Headlines California State Fair Award Recipients
…to developing innovations to carry farming into the future. Wenger is a third-generation farmer. His farming operation includes sharecropping, custom farm work and walnut hulling. Wenger has served on numerous…
Almond Matters: Using Drones During Bloom
…but Hull described the investment in a drone is like the investment in any other farming tool. “These systems can be used for a long time and provide a lot…
Kitchen Spices to Keep Around
…take inventory of your spice rack and make sure you have these goodies. It’s also recommended that you download the Food Monster App on your smartphone for 10-thousand plant-based, allergy-friendly…
National Farm Machinery Show Sets Record
…delivered on its purpose to provide solid information and cutting edge technology to the farming community,” said Don Parkinson, interim CEO of the Kentucky State Fair Board. “The largest indoor…
Still Time to be Counted in the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…data have and will continue to influence important decisions for American agriculture. The data will affect every operation and every farming community at some point, whether it be through farm…
Western Growers Also Opposes Immigration Bill
…companies have farming and other operations in 28 states. The fresh produce industry employs the largest share of agriculture workers in the nation. The bill would force long-time existing workers…
Almond Update: Don’t Forget About Bee Water and Removal
…honey bee health, Almond Board of California developed a comprehensive set of Honey Bee Best Management Practices (BMPs) for California’s almond industry. Developed with a wide array of input from…
Legislation Designed to Save Pollinators Introduced in House
…the legislation suspends the use of bee-toxic insecticides, which have been linked to the declining population of pollinators. It also would require the Environmental Protection Agency to do a thorough…
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
Experience farming and ag research first hand with two Pre-Forum Field Trips prior to the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum. Early arrivals may take part in two tour options on Wednesday,…
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…juveniles, have been documented on wetlands near Gustine. They’ve been found on the Merced River near Cressey, in the San Joaquin River south of Dos Palos, and in the San…